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Talc Fibers Found in Significant Number Of Mesothelioma Victims

By | Published April 30, 2020 | Posted in Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Talc Fibers Found in Significant Number Of Mesothelioma Victims

A Study by Duke University’s Department of Pathology has revealed that talc fibers were detected in more than 60% of mesothelioma patients in the study group. The Duke researchers compared samples from 609 patients diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, talc fibers were detected in 375 (62%). Asbestos bodies were counted by light microscopy and mineral fiber concentrations for Read More

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Can Malignant Mesothelioma Be Found Early?

By | Published April 22, 2020 | Posted in Asbestos | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Can Malignant Mesothelioma Be Found Early?

Mesothelioma is rare, and there are no recommended screening tests for this cancer in people who are not at increased risk. (Screening is testing for cancer in people who don’t have any symptoms.) For people who are known to have been exposed to asbestos, some doctors recommend regular imaging tests, like chest x-rays or computed tomography Read More

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New Portable Device Provides Noninvasive Treatment That Shrinks Mesothelioma Tumors

By | Published April 14, 2020 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses, Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on New Portable Device Provides Noninvasive Treatment That Shrinks Mesothelioma Tumors

New Portable Device Provides Noninvasive Treatment That Shrinks Mesothelioma Tumors The Optune Lua is a portable device that physicians can prescribe for patients diagnosed with unresectable malignant mesothelioma. It uses low frequency electric fields specifically designed to interrupt the division of cancer cells, and in doing so it stops tumors from growing, and in many Read More

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Compensation For Victims Of A Second Asbestos-Related Illness

By | Published April 9, 2020 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Compensation For Victims Of A Second Asbestos-Related Illness

Compensation For Victims Of A Second Asbestos-Related Illness Pennsylvania state law allows plaintiffs with nonmalignant asbestos-related diseases to file a second lawsuit and recover damages if they later develop an asbestos-related cancer. Should you or a loved one suffer a second asbestos related cancer, you may be entitled to compensation. This issue recently brought to greater attention when the state legislature in Virginia Read More

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Study Shows That Mesothelioma Survival Increases By Going Straight To Surgery Before Chemotherapy

By | Published April 2, 2020 | Posted in Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Study Shows That Mesothelioma Survival Increases By Going Straight To Surgery Before Chemotherapy

Study Shows That Mesothelioma Survival Increases By Going Straight To Surgery Before Chemotherapy In an article published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, they reported that based on results from 250 patients as well as records from 2,000 patient outcomes recorded in the National Cancer Database, neoadjuvant chemotherapy was associated with worse survival Read More

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The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

By | Published May 12, 2019 | Posted in Firm News | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

NADC_logo_200Edward M. Nass, of Nass Cancelliere Brenner, has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate…

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Mesothelioma Treatments: Exciting New Developments

By | Published March 12, 2019 | Posted in Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Mesothelioma is a cancer that develops in the thin membranes and lining that surround the lungs, heart or abdominal cavity. People who have had exposure to asbestos sometimes develop this disease. It can take anywhere from 20 to 50 years after exposure to display symptoms. There is presently no cure.  However, doctors have developed effective Read More

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Who Is at Risk of Asbestos Exposure?

By | Published February 1, 2019 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals containing thin microscopic fibers. Resistant to fire, heat, and chemicals, these fibers have been mined and widely used in a variety of automotive and construction industry products, such as car clutch pads, brake shoes, and ceiling/floor tiles. If asbestos particles become airborne and are inhaled or ingested, Read More

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Understanding Non-Occupational Asbestos Exposure

By | Published January 26, 2019 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses, Lung Cancer | Tagged Tags: , | Leave a comment

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber composed of six different minerals. Due to its favorable heat and chemical resistance qualities, in addition to its durability, it has historically been widely used in a number of industrial and consumer products. These include the following: Heat-resistant fabrics Paints Roofing materials Floor and ceiling tiles Car parts Plastics Read More

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Employers Are Responsible for Monitoring Asbestos in the Construction Industry

By | Published December 26, 2014 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Asbestos is a fiber composed of a set of six naturally occurring minerals. Historically, it was mined and used to produce industrial and insulating materials because of its resistance to fire, heat, and chemical damage. It is also affordable to produce and has desirable sound absorption and tensile strength properties. However, as early as the Read More

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